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The Personal Support Network (Teeside) Ltd

Job Description

Support Worker

This description gives an overview of the post, the key responsibilities and the context within which the post is offered. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of Terms and Conditions within The Personal Support Network Ltd.

Accountable to:

• Director Of Care
• Care Team Manager
• Senior Practitioner
• Senior Support Worker

Values

The Personal Support Network is committed to providing high quality person centred support designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. We are committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities.

Job Role.

The Support Worker will be responsible for ensuring all current and newly referred individuals receive high quality, person centred support.

You will ensure good joint working practices are established and maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individuals with care and support in all aspects of daily living
• Support to administer and manage medication in accordance with policy and procedure
• Complete accurate records and ensure that each individual has an up to date support plan
• Promote safe working practices and respond to emergencies as required

Staff

• Provide coaching and mentoring to new staff
• Support the Senior team in writing, implementing and reviewing support plans which reflect the interests and wishes of the individual
• Be a visible and competent role model to the team

General

• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Ensure quality standards are maintained
• Attend meetings when required
• Attend and undertake learning and development as required
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you

Hours/Environment

You will be required to work shifts as part of a team providing 24-hour cover, seven days a week and may have. Your time would be split between settings such as individuals' homes, day centre and other community settings .

This job description identifies on the main duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The Personal Support Network Ltd reserves the right to amend this job description to meet the changing needs of the business.

The Personal Support Network (Teeside) Ltd

Job Description

Support Worker (Driver)

As Support Worker you will be responsible for ensuring all current and newly referred clients receive high-quality person-centered support in their own homes. You will ensure good joint working practices are established and maintained. Within this role, you will be traveling to Service user’s homes providing assistance with medications, personal care, meal preparation whilst building relationships and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individuals with care and support in all aspects of daily living
• Support to administer and manage medication in accordance with policy and procedure
• Complete accurate records and ensure that everyone’s support plans are up to date
• Promote safe working practices and respond to emergencies as required

Staff requirements

• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Ensure quality standards are maintained
• Attend meeting when required
• Attend and undertake learning and development as required
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the organization
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you

Hours/Environment

You will be required to work shifts as part of a team providing cover over 7 days with alternate weekends. Working hours 7am – 2pm and 3pm – 10pm